Bizet's Carmen

In 19th century Seville, the lusty, tempestuous Carmen seduces a naive Army corporal, Don José. Jose abandons his career, his fiancée and even his dying mother for the love of this sultry gypsy. But soon she spurns for the love of a toreador, Escamillo. Crazed with jealousy, José begs Carmen to return to him, but her taunting declaration of independence results in tragedy.

book by Meilhac and Halevy, based on a short story by Prosper Mérimée ; a film by Francesco Rosi ; screenplay, Francesco Rosi and Tonino Guerra ; produced by Patrice Ledoux ; directed by Francesco Rosi ; Triumph Films ; Gaumont présente ; a Franco-Italian coproduction, Gaumont Production Marcel Dassault (Paris), Opera Film Produzione (Rome).

摘要：

In 19th century Seville, the lusty, tempestuous Carmen seduces a naive Army corporal, Don José. Jose abandons his career, his fiancée and even his dying mother for the love of this sultry gypsy. But soon she spurns for the love of a toreador, Escamillo. Crazed with jealousy, José begs Carmen to return to him, but her taunting declaration of independence results in tragedy.